A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7661408 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 69656054 epoch_slot_no: 363254 block_no: 7661231 slot_leader_id: 4609504 size: 86404 time: 2022-08-23 02:39:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb29a738eac3f0711a64a7ead0e057d842ef7b1fde04cc5db3c43393c04b656abBlock Operator
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